Youngster Liam Duncan, who raised money for Kettering General Hospital after his mum died of bowel cancer, was announced as the 2015 Spirit of Corby winner at Corby Council’s awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Ten-year-old Liam came up with the idea of a themed day his St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, which held a pink day to raise money for the Centenary Wing where his mum, Catherine, was treated.

Liam’s work saw a fantastic £3,000 donated to the hospital to help it pay for new equipment.

Liam’s dad Andy said: “The care provided at the Centenary Wing was fantastic and we wanted to do something to say thank you as a family.

“Liam did his amazing event at school and we also asked for all donations instead of flowers at Catherine’s funeral, which meant that we have raised £3,000 for the wing.”

Local dignitaries who attended the event included Corby mayor Peter McEwan and High Sheriff of Northamptonshire Dr Ahmed Mukhtar.

The evening, at the Core at Corby Cube, also saw entertainment from the International Orchestra.